Category: Religious

Let’s Unite, Shun Extremism, Sultan And Kukah Appeal To Nigerians

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, have called on Nigerians to unite, irrespective of their religious backgrounds, to make the nation better. The prominent clerics revealed this while speaking at the Abuja launch of retired General Lucky Irabor’s book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ on Friday, October 3, 2025 The Sultan urged Nigerians to work as one big family with different backgrounds to forge ahead. He, however, dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power.…

Jonathan Admits Chibok Abduction Remains Permanent Scar Of His Presidency

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The Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014 remains a permanent scar on his administration and personal life. The ex-president made the remarks on Friday, October, 3rd in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book written by Lucky Irabor, retired chief of defence staff. “It (the abduction) is a scar I will die with. But perhaps later, more details may become known, and that too has to do with Boko Haram,” he said. Jonathan recalled…

One victim killed was hit by police gunfire as they shot the attacker, chief constable

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In an update, Greater Manchester Police says that two victims of yesterday’s attack have been found to have gunshot wounds. The statement in full from the chief constable: “The Home Office Pathologist has advised that he has provisionally determined that one of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury,” a statement reads. “It is currently believed that the suspect, Jihad Al Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm and the only shots fired were from GMP’s Authorised Firearms Officers as they worked…

Bandits Seize Two Zamfara Councillors, Chief Imam

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The Zamfara State Police spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed that the councillors, representing Gidan Gona and Tsibiri wards in Maradun LGA, alongside the community imam, were kidnapped on Wednesday night in front of their houses after prayers. Tsauni community, located behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector command headquarters in Gusau, also hosts internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by banditry. Abubakar said police operatives have been deployed to the area and efforts are underway to rescue the victims. He urged residents to provide timely information to aid security efforts. Sanusi…

Kano Sunni Coalition Slams Deputy Governor Over Blasphemy Verdict Comments

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Coalition of Ahlussunnah Wal-Jama’ah in Kano State has condemned comments made by the state’s Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, suggesting that the conviction of controversial cleric Abduljabbar Sheikh Nasiru Kabara for blasphemy was politically motivated. Addressing a press conference at Markaz Imamul Bukhari, Rijiyar Zaki, the group, led by Prof. Muhammad Muslim Ibrahim, described the Deputy Governor’s remarks—made during a Maulud ceremony at Turasul Islam Jumu’ah Mosque, Gwauron Dutse on Sunday—as “deeply troubling and capable of inciting suspicion among the populace.” The coalition warned…

FULATARI REFUGEE CAMP: UN AID CUT SPARKS SUFFERING, LEADS TO CHILD DEATHS

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The heartless activities of Boko Harm Insurgents in North North-Eastern part of Northern Nigeria have forced some families from their ancestral homes to different refugee camps across the region and some parts of the Country. Fulatari is one of such camps. After reviewing a CNN report on the Fulatari Refugee Camp in Dikwa, Borno State, Sooth News is highlighting the case of Fatima Usman. Usman, a refugee and mother of 13, lost six of her children while living at the camp. She told CNN that one of her twins died…

FIRST LADY OF BAUCHI STATE RALLIES CHRISTIAN LEADERS FOR PRAYER ON MORAL REBIRTH

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Dr. Aishatu Bala Muhammad, on Saturday 13th September 2025, convened a sensitisation lecture and interdenominational prayer session with leaders of the Christian faith, reaffirming her commitment to peace, unity and moral revival in the state. The sensitization’s theme was “Seeking the Face of God for Righteous Living in Challenging Times,” the gathering brought together pastors and church leaders from various Christian denominations across Bauchi. Discussions were centred on the dangers of rising social immorality, the need to strengthen family values, and…